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Associate Partner – Accounting & Business Advisory

  • Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria
  • Full time
  • Accounting & Business Advisory

About BG Private

BG Private is one of Australia’s leading Accounting, Audit and Advisory firms. Proudly ranked among the AFR Top 50 Accounting Firms nationally, we are recognised as a leading practice in both Melbourne and Sydney. Our team of 16 Partners and 120 staff are committed to excellence and client satisfaction, helping over 7,000 clients achieve their personal and business goals. We are constantly pushing the boundaries with our innovative work practices and cutting-edge solutions and believe in creating a fulfilling and inspiring work environment where our people can thrive.

Our culture

At BG Private, we are committed to continuous development and career progression. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we provide clear pathways for leadership and partnership opportunities. You will be mentored by industry-leading professionals dedicated to your growth and success, with opportunities to collaborate and contribute meaningfully.

Our benefits

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental
  • Volunteer and 2 days wellness leave per annum
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • BG Skills Academy to accelerate your professional development
  • Financial support for postgraduate studies and paid professional memberships
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and annual flu vaccinations
  • Regular social events, including open bar on Fridays and regular in-house morning teas
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Fully reimbursed all-day parking
  • Direct access to partners

The role

We are experiencing a strong phase of growth and are seeking an Associate Partner to join our Accounting & Business Advisory team. In this leadership role, you will operate at the intersection of senior client leadership and firm growth.  This role is designed for a future leader ready to move beyond managing engagements to leading client relationships, driving revenue growth, and contributing to the firm’s strategic direction. It offers a clear and structured pathway to Partnership and is a key component of our long-term succession planning.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across compliance and advisory engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective management of complex matters and risk
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering commercially sound advice while identifying opportunities to expand services and drive growth
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members, supporting capability uplift, problem-solving, and succession planning within a high-performing team
  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, professional judgment, and integrity, contributing to firm initiatives, market presence, and overall business success

What we are looking for

  • Tertiary degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting or Finance
  • CA/CPA Qualified
  • Strong technical accounting and advisory expertise, with experience supporting SMEs, privately held companies, family groups, and not-for-profits
  • Proven ability to manage senior client relationships, with a track record of delivering quality outcomes and driving client retention
  • Demonstrated leadership and commercial acumen, including mentoring teams, exercising sound judgment, and identifying and converting growth opportunities
  • Deliver strong client outcomes, driving satisfaction, retention, and referral growth across the portfolio
  • Contribute to revenue growth through increased advisory services uptake and consistent delivery of high-quality, timely work
  • Strengthen team capability and succession, while actively contributing to firm strategy, culture, and progression toward Partner-level expectations
  • Strengthen team capability and succession, while actively contributing to firm strategy, culture, and progression toward Partner-level expectations

Ready to apply?

We would love to hear from you! Apply using the form below or reach out to our HR team directly via for a discreet discussion. You can also read more about our recruitment process.

 

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